By Ciana Bowers

In honor of Black History month, I decided to share this poem from the author Langston Hughes titled I, too

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Tomorrow,

I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll dare

Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then.

Besides,

They’ll see how beautiful I am

And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.

You can find this poem on the poetry foundation and also find many more amazing Black poets on their website

Poetry Foundation Website